WEBVTT Kind: captions; Language: en 00:00:18.001 --> 00:00:24.000 Hello, Eileen. This is Jean. I just had a letter for my brother, and guess what? 00:00:25.000 --> 00:00:32.000 He's mother 00:00:32.000 --> 00:00:35.000 said we can have a party for him, so I was wondering if you could come over 00:00:35.000 --> 00:00:41.001 tonight and help me plan it. Yes, Nora's coming too. This is one 00:00:41.001 --> 00:00:47.000 party that just has to turn out right. Well, the purpose of a party is to have 00:00:47.000 --> 00:00:53.001 fun together, and a successful party needs planning and skill. Whether it's 00:00:53.001 --> 00:00:59.001 a 00:01:00.000 --> 00:01:07.000 birthday party, a holiday party, they all take planning, and they should all 00:01:07.000 --> 00:01:13.000 be fun. Now, the party Jean, Nora, and Eileen are planning. 00:01:13.001 --> 00:01:19.001 What of its purpose? The main idea is to introduce Steve to the game and show him 00:01:19.001 --> 00:01:26.001 a wonderful time. Yeah, and show everyone a nice time. Right. Now listen, this is 00:01:26.001 --> 00:01:33.000 what we have to plan. A guest list, invitations, refreshments, and entertainment. 00:01:34.001 --> 00:01:37.000 Now, a guest list. Who we ask? 00:01:38.000 --> 00:01:41.001 There'll be the three of us on our dates, and I suppose we could have an extra 00:01:41.001 --> 00:01:47.001 couple and two extra girls for Jim and Steve. Now, who do you think, Nora? Well, 00:01:48.000 --> 00:01:52.000 let's have Alice and Ted come. They're nice, and they're usually in our game. 00:01:52.001 --> 00:01:58.001 Margie's lots of fun. The best part, Eileen, [...] 00:01:58.001 --> 00:02:03.001 we certainly had a wonderful time at her party last month. Oh, I'll say. 00:02:04.000 --> 00:02:09.001 We all enjoy being together, but has anyone left out? I don't think so. Well, 00:02:09.001 --> 00:02:16.001 that's our guest list. Now, invitations. Should we write? Dear 00:02:16.001 --> 00:02:23.001 Alice, would you like to come to a party at my house Saturday, March 24th at 8 00:02:23.001 --> 00:02:30.000 p.m. and this is just an informal party. Let's just phone everyone. Sure. Good. 00:02:30.000 --> 00:02:35.001 We'll phone tomorrow. Next business, refreshments. We have to feed the 00:02:35.001 --> 00:02:38.000 men. And the girls, too. 00:02:38.001 --> 00:02:44.001 Especially you. Gee, thanks. Does it show? Well, we want something to eat and 00:02:44.001 --> 00:02:48.001 something to drink. Refreshments. How about hot chocolate and sandwiches? I'll 00:02:48.001 --> 00:02:52.001 fix the sandwiches. Well, thanks, Eileen. Suppose I talk it over with Mother and 00:02:52.001 --> 00:02:57.000 get her suggestions. All right. All right. Now, next is entertainment. We want to 00:02:57.000 --> 00:03:01.001 show Steve a good time, but, well, we don't know too much about what he likes. 00:03:02.001 --> 00:03:06.001 The best thing I know for breaking the ice and getting people acquainted is some 00:03:06.001 --> 00:03:10.001 good mixer games. Oh, but they can be such a bore if you don't have good ones. 00:03:11.001 --> 00:03:15.000 Well, let's go to the library and get some good magazines and books and find some 00:03:15.000 --> 00:03:17.000 really good games. Oh, terrific. 00:03:17.000 --> 00:03:21.001 I'll do that. Oh, good. And this party can just be an informal, get acquainted 00:03:21.001 --> 00:03:27.000 sort of party and we'll have games for entertainment. Well, there are still many 00:03:27.000 --> 00:03:33.000 details to be planned, but the basic things are settled. Guest list, 00:03:33.001 --> 00:03:36.000 invitations, refreshments, entertainment. 00:03:37.000 --> 00:03:44.000 All these things should be planned to fit together well. It's the big night. 00:03:45.000 --> 00:03:50.000 The planning and preparation will help make a good party. But what else makes a 00:03:50.000 --> 00:03:55.001 good party? It's the skill of the hosts and the skill of the guests in making the 00:03:55.001 --> 00:04:01.001 party fun for everyone. Here we are gang. Get right in. Hi, Jenny. How are you? 00:04:01.001 --> 00:04:04.000 I'm so glad you came. Finally me. 00:04:05.001 --> 00:04:10.000 First, getting everyone acquainted and into the spirit of the party. How's it 00:04:10.000 --> 00:04:14.000 done? Come in here, Steve. We'll wait here for the girls to put their coats away. 00:04:14.000 --> 00:04:18.001 Okay, Jean. Well, Steve, what do you think of our game? What you've better than I 00:04:18.001 --> 00:04:23.001 mean. Oh, there it's well. But what's this about me being the guest of honor? Oh, 00:04:23.001 --> 00:04:27.001 that's Jean's way of keeping you quiet. I want to see. Margie and Dottie were 00:04:27.001 --> 00:04:31.000 just thrilled to think you college men would call for them. Oh, a couple of 00:04:31.000 --> 00:04:35.001 campus bigwigs we are. You bet your life. Oh, I think our guests are arriving. 00:04:36.000 --> 00:04:41.000 Excuse me. I hope you like our friends, Steve. Well, I hope they'll like me. They 00:04:41.000 --> 00:04:47.000 will. Hi, how are you? Oh, hello, Eileen. Good to see you. Hi. Hi. Are we the 00:04:47.000 --> 00:04:51.001 first ones here? Oh, no, Margie and Dottie are here. Oh, hi, Jean. How have you 00:04:51.001 --> 00:04:55.000 been? Hello, Paul. I'm so glad you could come. Oh, you can't keep me 00:04:55.000 --> 00:04:57.000 away. Eileen, this is Steve. 00:04:57.001 --> 00:05:02.000 Hello, Eileen. Aren't you the party planner I've heard so much about? Well, and 00:05:02.000 --> 00:05:05.000 this is Paul Johnson, our star tackle. How you doing, Steve? Glad to know you're 00:05:05.000 --> 00:05:11.000 Paul. Notice how Jean helps her guests get acquainted. Well, the party is off to 00:05:11.000 --> 00:05:16.001 a good start. Guests are on time. Everyone's out to have fun and to help others 00:05:16.001 --> 00:05:22.001 fund. And when all the guests have arrived and have been introduced, the games 00:05:22.001 --> 00:05:25.000 begin. Well-planned, well-chosen games. 00:05:26.000 --> 00:05:31.001 First, a simple get-together game. Each one may ask questions and try to guess 00:05:31.001 --> 00:05:38.000 his own identity. This mixes the group well, and besides, it 00:05:38.000 --> 00:05:45.000 provides a means of choosing partners for the next game. Having fun 00:05:45.000 --> 00:05:49.001 together makes a party. This means both hosts and guests. 00:05:54.000 --> 00:05:58.000 Whenever any of the guests begin to lose interest in a game, the host should 00:05:58.000 --> 00:06:04.001 start a new game, so fun together can continue. And of course, the guests have a 00:06:04.001 --> 00:06:10.001 part in this too. Each one should try to make the games fun. Each should take 00:06:10.001 --> 00:06:15.001 part in what the group is doing. And if some guests forget this, 00:06:17.001 --> 00:06:23.000 well, anyone, even another guest, can help get the entire group together again. 00:06:23.000 --> 00:06:27.000 Norah, Jim started that hat-making contest. Would you like so much? Come on. 00:06:27.001 --> 00:06:31.001 You want to make a hat? And in the end, we're going to give the prize to the best 00:06:31.001 --> 00:06:38.000 hat. Here are your materials. A hat-making contest? Well, this will reveal some 00:06:38.000 --> 00:06:41.000 talent. The party is going well again. 00:06:41.001 --> 00:06:45.001 Have you noticed some of the skills of the guests that help keep the party fun 00:06:45.001 --> 00:06:48.000 for all? Let's look for others. 00:07:18.000 --> 00:07:20.000 And did you ever play rhythm? 00:07:20.001 --> 00:07:24.000 One, four. One, three. 00:07:25.001 --> 00:07:28.000 Two, seven. Seven, two. 00:07:29.000 --> 00:07:33.001 You took out a turn. You didn't have to because you didn't have to. 00:07:33.001 --> 00:07:35.000 I was six. I was eight now. Seven. 00:07:36.001 --> 00:07:38.000 Or how about charades? 00:07:46.001 --> 00:07:48.001 We really have a good one. 00:07:50.000 --> 00:07:54.001 And then, at just the right moment... Is anybody hungry? Everything's ready. 00:07:56.001 --> 00:08:00.001 Is anybody hungry? Well, a little snack certainly is 00:08:00.001 --> 00:08:02.000 pleasant about this time of evening. 00:08:03.001 --> 00:08:08.001 Simple food for feistyle and informal way to serve refreshments. 00:08:09.000 --> 00:08:12.000 Each one can serve himself and help the others too. 00:08:15.001 --> 00:08:20.001 And while everyone finishes eating, a little more spontaneous, unplanned fun. 00:08:25.001 --> 00:08:29.000 Oh, do you play, Steve? Does he play? Show him, Steve. 00:08:30.001 --> 00:08:32.001 Come on in, it's your night. 00:08:39.001 --> 00:08:40.001 [...] 00:08:43.000 --> 00:08:50.000 When I was young I used to wait On 00:08:50.000 --> 00:08:52.001 master and him display 00:08:52.001 --> 00:08:57.000 And pass the bottle when he got drunk 00:08:57.001 --> 00:09:01.001 And I'd rush away blue-tail-by 00:09:01.001 --> 00:09:03.001 Jimmy Crankorn and I don't 00:09:03.001 --> 00:09:09.000 care 00:09:09.000 --> 00:09:13.001 And part 00:09:13.001 --> 00:09:20.000 of a good party is knowing when to go home soon 00:09:20.000 --> 00:09:22.000 after refreshments have been served. 00:09:22.001 --> 00:09:26.001 Now, let's think back. What made this party such a good one? 00:09:27.001 --> 00:09:29.001 What do we want to do next time? 00:09:30.001 --> 00:09:34.000 If you are going to give a party, plan that party around a purpose. 00:09:36.001 --> 00:09:40.000 Choose your guests carefully. Plan invitations, plan 00:09:40.000 --> 00:09:41.001 for refreshments and entertainment. 00:09:43.001 --> 00:09:49.001 Then, practice to be a skillful host. Make sure the party is fun for everyone. 00:09:52.000 --> 00:09:57.000 And when you're invited to a party, practice the skills of a good guest. 00:09:57.001 --> 00:10:02.000 Be on time, ready for fun. Take part in the party. 00:10:02.001 --> 00:10:05.000 Help everyone around you to have a good time. 00:10:07.001 --> 00:10:12.000 Leave on time and courteously too, thanking your host sincerely 00:10:12.000 --> 00:10:14.000 for the good time you've had. 00:10:14.001 --> 00:10:20.001 All these things help to make a good party. A party that's fun for all.